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Notable Births & Deaths for Nolo ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Nolo. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

  • John Leckie Ake     (Major League Baseball)
  • Charles Alvin Bell     (Actor)
  • Nellie Bly     (Journalist)
    • Born: Elizabeth Jane Cochrane
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nellie Bly<1>
    • She was born in Cochrans Mills (PA) on May 5, 1864 (a Thursday) and died in Bronx (NY) on January 27, 1922 (a Friday).
    • Cochrans Mills is located in Armstrong County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Nolo (which is located in Indiana County).
    • Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
    • At the time of her death, she was 57.
    • She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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  • Doug Buffone     (Professional football)
    • Full name: Douglas John Buffone
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Doug Buffone<1>
    • He was born in Yatesboro (PA) on June 27, 1944 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 20, 2015 (a Monday).
    • Yatesboro is located in Armstrong County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Nolo (which is located in Indiana County).
    • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • At the time of his death, he was 70.
    • He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery<1>
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  • Patrick Michael 'Pat' Cummings     (Professional basketball)
  • Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko<1>
    • He was born in Johnstown (PA) on December 15, 1943 (a Wednesday) and died in Windber (PA) on July 8, 2011 (a Friday).
    • Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Nolo (which is located in Indiana County).
    • Windber is located in Somerset County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Nolo (which is located in Indiana County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
    • He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Nolo. The cemetery is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery<1>
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  • Leland J. 'Lee' Gamble     (Major League Baseball)
  • Frank Anthony Gatins     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Anthony Gatins<1>
    • He was born in Johnstown (PA) on March 6, 1871 (a Monday) and died in Johnstown (PA) on November 8, 1911 (a Wednesday).
    • Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Nolo (which is located in Indiana County).
    • Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Nolo (which is located in Indiana County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 40.
  • Albert Francis Gionfriddo     (Major League Baseball)
  • Edward K. Lincoln     (Actor)
  • Terry McGovern     (Professional boxer)
  • Mike Menosky     (Professional baseball)
  • Harry David 'Moose' Miller     (Professional basketball)
  • Arnold Palmer     (Golfer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Palmer<1>
    • He was born in Latrobe (PA) on October 10, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on October 25, 2016 (a Tuesday).
    • Latrobe is located in Westmoreland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Nolo (which is located in Indiana County).
    • Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Robert Edwin Peary     (Explorer)
  • Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson     (Astronaut)
  • Fred Rogers     (Educator, TV Host)
    • Full name: Fred McFeely Rogers
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Rogers<1>
    • He was born in Latrobe (PA) on March 20, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on February 27, 2003 (a Thursday).
    • Latrobe is located in Westmoreland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Nolo (which is located in Indiana County).
    • Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • At the time of his death, he was 74.
    • He is buried at Unity Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Nolo. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Unity Cemetery<1>
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  • Emil Sitka     (Actor)
  • George 'Germany' Smith     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Germany' Smith<1>
    • He was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on April 21, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Altoona (PA) on December 1, 1927 (a Thursday).
    • Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • Altoona is located in Blair County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Nolo (which is located in Indiana County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 64.
    • He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Nolo. The cemetery is located in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
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  • Jack Sonni     (Musician)
    • Full name: John Thomas Sonni
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Sonni<1>
    • He was born in Indiana (PA) on December 9, 1954 (a Thursday) and died on August 30, 2023 (a Wednesday).
    • Indiana is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Nolo. Both communities are located in Indiana County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 68.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • James 'Jimmy' Stewart     (Oscar winning actor)

Footnotes ...

<1>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.